Controller — Nonprofit Finance Leader & Reporting

Hope City; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope City Church is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and partner with the CFO on financial strategy. The role ensures integrity, timeliness, and quality of reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while guiding a skilled accounting team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in financial management, nonprofit experience, and strong Excel/Sage Intacct skills. CPA a plus; flexible to support church events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years of financial management; 8+ years accounting preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred; CPA a plus.
• Proven experience leading and developing an accounting team.
• Advanced Excel and Sage Intacct experience preferred; AI tools encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team with a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Oversee offering processing, giving records, reconciliations, and weekly reporting.
• Review and approve AP, journal entries, and cash disbursements.
• Manage Sage Expense Management and reconcile expenses.
• Oversee month-end close and balance sheet account reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Advanced Excel

AI in accounting

Job description

Hope City Church is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and partner with the CFO on financial strategy. The role ensures integrity, timeliness, and quality of reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while guiding a skilled accounting team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in financial management, nonprofit experience, and strong Excel/Sage Intacct skills. CPA a plus; flexible to support church events as needed.